Vevo appoints Will Jackson SVP strategy and operations

Video streaming platform Vevo has appointed Will Jackson as its new SVP of strategy and operations.

The newly created role will see Jackson take responsibility for supporting Vevo’s leadership team in defining and executing the company’s long-term growth strategies.

Jackson joins the company from US online radio service Pandora, where he served as vice president of corporate strategy and international development. He previously led strategy and business development for Intel’s Internet TV efforts.

In addition, he has also held senior positions leading strategy for BBC Radio and Music and as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Will Jackson to Vevo in this critical role,“ said Erik Huggers, CEO, Vevo. “Will’s broad digital media experience and expertise in aligning organizations around achieving ambitious long-term goals will be integral to our ability to deliver on Vevo’s growth potential in 2017 and beyond.”